Patricia Ann Donovan, of Melrose, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Monday October 3, 2005. Patricia was born in Malden and was raised in Melrose, Malden and Fairfield, CT. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Girls High School, Class of 1972 and St. Vincents School of Nursing, both in Bridgeport, CT Class of 1975. Patricia worked as a Clinical Medicare Specialist and Regional Manager in charge of training at multiple facilities for the Life Care Nursing Centers for over 10 years and the last several months for the Sunbridge Nursing Centers. She was a Melrose resident and member of St. Marys Church since 1989. Patricia was the loving daughter of John J. & Patricia A. Donovan, of North Andover. Cherished sister of Michael F. Donovan & his wife Darlene, John J. Donovan Jr & his wife Tracy, Shannon R. Campana & her husband Steven, all of CT. Christopher E. Donovan, Daniel L. Donovan and Stephanie Donovan, all of N. Andover. Also survived by 10 Nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Friday October 7th at 10:30AM. Funeral Mass in St. Marys Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 11:30AM. Relatives & friends invited. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Patricias memory to City of St. Jude Childrens Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Visitation: None None